I started swimming 2 years ago as part of doing triathlon (please, no one beat me up). Up to this point while I've taken swimming somewhat serious I've certainly let biking and running be my focus while just trying to be an "okay" swimmer. Currently, I swim 10@100 at around 1:25 ish (I don't leave at 1:25 by my actual swim time is 1:25 per 100) with a god-awful flip turn. My volume starting this season is roughly 8 - 10k/week.
I really want to start putting more emphasis on swimming and becoming a better swimmer. I enjoy swimming and think there is a lot ahead of me. I met with a good swimmer and he is starting to point me in the right direction. The first thing we are doing is just upping my volume. I'm going to start putting in 12 - 15k each week.
My question for the good swimmers is: are there volume levels where you noticed improvement in your swimming. I mean, for example, when you starting putting in X yards per week consistently you noticed an improvement in swimming. I know this is probably different for everyone but I just wanted to get a general feel...
I know I can translate this into running - when I hit 50 miles a week I can feel the difference in my running. And from there it is usually in 10's for me. 60 miles a week and 70 miles a week.
Thanks.
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Currently - I'm IM training. Although I am only doing one this year. Other races will be mostly OLY and a few Sprints.
My current goal volume = 15k pool, 170 Bike, 45 - 50 run. When my tri season is over I'll switch to run and increase my run volume. So, I'm not doing 60 now but will do well over 60 miles a week (running) come late in the years.
(I'm 37) It's a great schedule. I'm not sure if your 170 / 45-50 are in miles or kilo. I'll assume it's all kilos.
If your run mileage is done in only 3 workouts, try to gradually build your longish run up to at least 40% of your overall mileage. Could be more.
Don't go under this running volume, unless you're a very competent marathon runner.
Bike is little low but probably enough. Given that you commit to a long ride of about 80-90k, that leaves you with only 60-70 more k spread across what.... 2 rides?
In the pool, 15k per week is a nice peak. You certainly don't need to go over this if you train smartly. If you train in the pool like you'd train whilst running, even 50k per week won't change anything. By working with a highly competent swim coach, you could progress a lot with only 10-12k per week, leaving you with spare time to boost your bike volume up to 200k.
Enjoy!
Currently - I'm IM training. Although I am only doing one this year. Other races will be mostly OLY and a few Sprints.
My current goal volume = 15k pool, 170 Bike, 45 - 50 run. When my tri season is over I'll switch to run and increase my run volume. So, I'm not doing 60 now but will do well over 60 miles a week (running) come late in the years.
(I'm 37) It's a great schedule. I'm not sure if your 170 / 45-50 are in miles or kilo. I'll assume it's all kilos.
If your run mileage is done in only 3 workouts, try to gradually build your longish run up to at least 40% of your overall mileage. Could be more.
Don't go under this running volume, unless you're a very competent marathon runner.
Bike is little low but probably enough. Given that you commit to a long ride of about 80-90k, that leaves you with only 60-70 more k spread across what.... 2 rides?
In the pool, 15k per week is a nice peak. You certainly don't need to go over this if you train smartly. If you train in the pool like you'd train whilst running, even 50k per week won't change anything. By working with a highly competent swim coach, you could progress a lot with only 10-12k per week, leaving you with spare time to boost your bike volume up to 200k.
Enjoy!
